HB 584 (2014): relative to covered prescription drugs.

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HB 584 (2014)

relative to covered prescription drugs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 120

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 26, 2013. The committee held work sessions on February 28, 2013 and March 5, 2013. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2013 and March 7, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0807h). On March 20, 2013 the House adopted “Recommit (Rep J.MacKay)” on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on May 28, 2013. The committee met in executive session on October 30, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0600h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0600h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 8, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On January 8, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 24, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2014, making it Chapter 120 of the session laws. It took effect on August 15, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 26, 2013, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 28, 2013, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 104
  • March 5, 2013, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 203
  • March 5, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 7, 2013, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 207
  • March 20, 2013, 12:45 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 203
  • May 28, 2013, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • October 30, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 10, 2014, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 20, 2013, House: Recommit (Rep J.MacKay) — voice vote, passed
  • January 8, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0600h — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 26, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/26/2013 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • February 28, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/28/2013 8:30 AM LOB 104
  • March 5, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/5/2013 9:30 AM LOB 203
  • March 5, 2013: Executive Session: 3/5/2013 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 7, 2013: Continued Executive Session: 3/7/2013 9:00 AM LOB 207
  • March 7, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0807h for Mar 20 (Vote 14-0; Part I, RC)
  • March 7, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-0807h
  • March 20, 2013: Recommit (Rep J.MacKay): MA VV
  • March 20, 2013: Executive Session: 3/20/2013 12:45 PM LOB 203
  • March 20, 2013: Retained in Committee
  • May 28, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 5/28/2013 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • October 30, 2013: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/30/2013 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • November 12, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0600h for Jan 8 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • January 8, 2014: Amendment #0600h Adopted, VV
  • January 8, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0600h: MA VV
  • March 27, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • April 10, 2014: Hearing: 4/10/14, Room 101, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC13
  • April 16, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/24/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC15
  • April 24, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 1, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 4/30/14)
  • June 16, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 6/16/2014; Chapter 0120; Effective 8/15/2014

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